Tolerating cold temperatures without having to idle.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by TallJoe, Jan 14, 2018.

temp below which you need to idle to generate heat

  1. 30F

    11 vote(s)
    21.6%
  2. 40F

    20 vote(s)
    39.2%
  3. 50F

    12 vote(s)
    23.5%
  4. 60F

    8 vote(s)
    15.7%
  1. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    Bunk heaters don't vent into the cab, they work more like the heater on your house (if you have a gas heater). Now, if you are having problems with feeling crappy when running it you may have a leak, and that could result in fumes in the truck.
     
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  3. TallJoe

    TallJoe Road Train Member

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    I'll bring a CO detector and test it while the heater is going. I will have to find out how it is getting in its own air too.
     
  4. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    Get a carbon monoxide sensor. Might save your life.
     
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    Ezrider_48501 Road Train Member

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    the combustion air intake and exhaust come threw the floor under the heater. you wont see them inside. you will have to look under the bunk under the heater.
     
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  6. Hurst

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    With out a bunk heater, APU or generator with space heater,.. that would be my limit as well. Anything below 45f and I would be idling if I did not have other options.

    Hurst
     
  7. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Heater at 35. Idle at 20.

    Anything under 20 was cross your fingers for heater to work and truck starts up. Depending on where fueled up.

    Had road call one time at 15 degrees. Fuel pump relay. Heater worked but after 10 hours. Heater quit and truck no go.

    I can't stand being bundled up.
     
    Last edited: Jan 15, 2018
  8. Socal Xpress

    Socal Xpress Road Train Member

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    20f or lower and I will idle. I don't have a bunk heater. I have a huge O degree sleeping bag.
     
  9. mhyn

    mhyn Road Train Member

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    I have bunker heater. I will idle 1 hour and stop for 5 hour. then again idle if outside is 15f or less. just want to have batteries charged and engine warm.
     
  10. mhyn

    mhyn Road Train Member

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    what engine you have ?
     
  11. gokiddogo

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